A former deputy of the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office is now behind bars, facing charges of sexual abuse of a minor. According to WBAL-TV, Jonathan Koritzer, 35, was apprehended on Friday by the Baltimore County Police Department's Crimes Against Children Unit following an investigation into allegations about his conduct.
Detectives launched an investigation after receiving tips about an inappropriate relationship between Koritzer and a minor, spanning from May 2022 until November 2024. During this period, the victim was between 14 and 17 years old. Evidence secured from Koritzer's phone, which included photographs and text messages, corroborated the allegations.
In one of the more disturbing details to emerge, charging documents allege that photos found on Koritzer's phone depicted the victim dressed in his police uniform, complete with duty gun. Currently, Koritzer is being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.
WMAR-2 News further confirms the arrest and charges, noting that information regarding the alleged inappropriate relationship initially reached the Maryland Attorney General's Office, which in turn prompted an inquiry by the local police.
